Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
1960s Japanese Bud Vase Dark Brown Glaze
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Japanese Weed Pot Vase Dark Brown Glaze
3.75 diameter x 4.5 h
Signed but unable to read.
Original vintage condition
Refer to images.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Ikebana Ceramic Banana Leaf Shaped Tray / Planter, Japan c.1970
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ikebana Ceramic Banana Leaf Shaped Tray / Bowl / Planter, Japan c.1970.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Architectural Planter Pot Vessel by David Cressey
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large David Cressey glazed pot or vessel is a stunning work of art that combines form, texture, and color in a captivating way. Known for his ceramic creations, David Cressey has a distinct style that is both modern and organic.
This particular pot or vessel showcases Cressey's mastery of glazing techniques. Its generous size commands attention and makes it a focal point in any setting. The pot's shape is often asymmetrical, with smooth curves and undulating lines that mimic the organic shapes found in nature. Its large size allows for ample space to showcase the intricate glaze patterns.
The glaze itself is a masterpiece, with a rich and layered appearance. Cressey's glazes often feature earthy tones like deep browns, rustic oranges, and mossy greens, evoking a connection to the natural world. The glaze may have variations in color, creating depth and visual interest. The surface texture might be subtly textured or exhibit a more pronounced texture, further enhancing the tactile and visual experience.
When displayed, this David Cressey glazed pot or vessel becomes a statement piece that adds a touch of sophistication and artistic elegance to any space. Its combination of sculptural form and expertly applied glaze demonstrates the artist's skill and creativity, making it a unique and captivating addition to any art collection or interior design.
Photographed with Knoll wire side...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Big Murano Glass Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful purple and green Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass vase.
This piece is a tall one and the weight is 2 kilos
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
VEB BTK B East German Mid-Century Beige and Blue Patterned Ceramic Jug
Located in Queens, NY
East German Mid-Century ceramic bottle vase with a geometric and sunburst pattern in dark blue against a cream-colored glazed ground with a small handle. (Bischofswerdaer Braun & Kun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Ice Glass Sculptured by Pukeberg
Located in Vienna, AT
An ice glass sculptured vase by Swedish manufacturer Pukeberg, designed by Uno Westerberg. This cheerful and bright object provides an authentic and humorous look back into the livel...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Rare Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal jar container storage pot, 1970’s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Rare Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal jar container storage pot, 1970’s
Dimensions: 15cm H, 10cm diameter
Condition: Mint
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Green Ceramic Pottery Vase Spades Flowers by Moly Sabata Famechon Carlin Dangar
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Moly-Sabata by Famechon and Carlin,
circa 1970, midcentury design form.
Elegant green sculptural vase by the French artist during an art residence in Moly Sabata, where Anne Dangar...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Mod. Amazonia Designed By Gaetano Pesce, Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Contemporary vase designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 and edited by Fish design. Made of colored soft resin. Unique piece. Italy
Measurements: Diameter 22cm x H 36cm
Bibliography
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Resin
Tinos, Vase, Bronze, Denmark, 1940s
By Tinos
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze cup designed and produced by Tinos, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Cenedese Vintage Midcentury Italian Yellow Murano Glass Bowl, Vase or Dish
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Midcentury vintage Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. Particularly striking is the vessel's elegant form and bright yellow color (colour). Yellow is one of the hardest colors of glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Bay 'Brasil" Vase by Bodo Mans
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A stunning and rare Bay Keramik floor vase finished with renowned designer Bodo Mans's 'Brasil' décor (1958).
BODO MANS was born in 1935. From 1949 to 1951 he apprenticed as a window dresser and a decorative painter. He next trained as a graphic designer in Cologne before taking up the study of ceramics at the technical school in Höhr-Grenzhausen (1954-1956). After brief employment as a ceramic painter with Keto Keramik, he took a temporary job at the Madoura company in Vallauris, a small community in southeastern France bordering the resort town of Antibes. The Madoura workshop is famously where Picasso realized his ceramic designs while living in Vallauris (1948-1955).
Following his 1957 return to Germany and a short stint with Ruscha Keramik...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1970s MCM Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase 3030 in Smoke Gray Glass by Iittala Finland
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in St. Louis, MO
The famous Mid-Century Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase 3030 shown in rarely seen Smoke Gray glass made by Iittala Finland. Retains original label, also etched Alvar Aalto signature to bottom.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Unmatching Pair of Rooster Glazed Ceramic Pitchers, Spain, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching pair of glazed ceramic spanish rooster shaped jugs / pitchers, 1970s
One is a ceramic decorative rooster shaped jug in green and white ceramic with brown accents and th...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica
Midcentury Italian Faceted Murano Glass Vase Flavio Poli for Seguso Attributed
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning round colorful (colorful) mouth blown Murano art glass bowl or vase attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso, circa 1950-1965. Absolutely exceptional in every way utilizing the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Vase
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Painted ceramic vase. Polychrome decoration with an intense blue background, which serves as a base for a detailed floral pattern, composed of green leaves, yellow flowers and red de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Black Glazed Modernist Vase by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen, Søholm, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Large burgundia vase designed by Svend Aage Holm-Sorensen
- Black main glaze with white star decor by Svend Aage Jensen
- Manufactured by Søholm in De...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid Century Royal Haeger Spatterware Vase
By Royal Haeger
Located in New York, NY
Impressive scale Royal Haeger vase in textured spatterware finish. This example is in excellent original condition, free of chips, cracks, damage or ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Antonio Lampecco Signed Large Ceramic Blue Vase, circa 1970, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Original Antonio Lampecco large vase, circa 1970, Belgium.
Ceramic with beautiful shades of blue.
Rare model in good condition.
Monogram underneath.
Dimensions: 46 cm W, 13 cm D, 20 ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Angelo Mangiarotti Murano Glass Mushroom Vases for Knoll in Blue Red and White
Located in Stamford, CT
Angelo Mangiarotti was an influential Italian architect and designer known for his innovative work with Knoll. His designs often showcased a harmonious blend of form and function, wi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Gustavsberg ceramic collection, Sweden, 1950
Located in Bronx, NY
Collection of ceramics By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Sweden quartz colored with silver inlays various sizes and shapes.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1960's Kurt Tschörner for RUSCHA Keramik Attributed Ceramic Jug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mid-Century pottery that the prolific German ceramicist Kurt Tschörner (1912–1987) made for Ruscha Keramik is widely considered to be among the best designs to emerge from the il...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1990s Astonishing Giuseppe Locci Polycrome Craquelé Vase in Sardinian Ceramic. M
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Astonishing Giuseppe Locci polycrome craquelé vase in sardinian ceramic. It's in excellent condition. This vase is signed at the bottom and is ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Val Saint Lambert Large Clear Crystal Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler or Vase
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert Large Clear Crystal Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler
Large Heavy Val Saint Lambert Crystal Vase.
Has been given a thick Sommerso clear layer and sculpted with subtle ...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Herta Bengtsson vase or flask with stopper, Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic, signed vintage art ceramic vase by the very talented Herta Bengtsson for Rörstrand, Sweden. This is a very rare vase or flask since it can be used for both and has a sto...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Ceramic Floor Vase by Jasba Germany 1960s
By Jasba
Located in Miami, FL
German Mid Century Modern pottery floor vase from 1860s by Jasba Keramik Germany. Deep blue glosst glaze background with bands separating an incised hourglass design through out.
In...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Midcentury Coffee Brown Glass Vase by Riihimaen Lasi Oy, Finland, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Coffee brown glass vase designed by either Tamara Aladin or Aimo Okkolin in 1970. Manufactured by Riihimaen Lasi in Finland. This is design number 1380....
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Large OP Art Vase Porcelain Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, Germany
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
OP Art Porcelain vase
Producer:
Rosenthal, Germany
Designer:
Martin Freyer
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage OP Art vase was produc...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Dümler & Breiden Fat Lava Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning fat lava hole vase - vibrant orange with crusty thick fat lava glaze in bronze/brown.
According to Mark Hill the quality of Dümler...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of 11 Mid Century Modern Sommerso Glass Vases, Italy 1960s and 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a collection of 11 Mid Century Modern Sommerso glass vases, designed by Alessandro Mandruzzato. All of them were made of Murano glass and are featuring ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Artglass Bowl Sjogras by Goran Stroemgren for Art Glassworks Urshult Sweden
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Artglass Bowl Sjogras by Goran Stroemgren for Art Glassworks Urshult Sweden
A rare 'Sjogras' (seegras) art glass bowl in Graal technique designed by Goran Stromgren for Konstglashyt...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Bianconi Murano White Teal Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown intricate white and light teal green ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the Ven...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
French Ceramic Black and White Ball Vase by Marc Uzan, circa 2000
By Marc Uzan
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French ceramic ball vase by Marc Uzan - circa 2000
Delicate enamelling in black and white tones - Ring neck
Signed under the base
Very good condition
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Copper Lustre Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Vase, circa 1950
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and stylish midcentury Swedish art pottery vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand. The simple oval shaped vase is richly decorated in a chocolate brown copper lustre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bright orange Art Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning crystal vase made by the talented Börne Augustsson during the 50s. The shape is very biomorphic. This is an early production of the type of vases that made Börne Augustsso...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
SCHEURICH - Mid Century Large Glazed Ceramic Vase - West Germany - Circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, ON
SCHEURICH - Mid Century large two color glazed ceramic vase - impressed model number 206/26 - West Germany- circa 1970's.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no repa...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Blue Floor Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful large blue rare floor vase. Produced at Ekeby and designed by Vicke Lindstand in the 1940s.
Its streamline shape makes it perfectly adapted to the modern home. Drilled hol...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
scheurich mid century ceramic VASE fat lava brown ochre white model 517-30
Located in Mannheim, DE
Mid century ceramic vase manufactured by Scheurich Keramik, West-Germany, in the 1960s. Model 517-30, shiny brown glaze fat lava pattern, combined with ochre and white.
A smaller vas...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Black and White Craquele Ceramic Vase by Jasba Keramik
By Jasba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An awesome 1970s black and white crackle/fat lava glazed vase by Jasba Keramik of Germany. A straightforward and minimalist form turned all the way up with a stunning glaze!
In g...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Soft Yellow Matte Glazed Ceramic Vase by BAY, West-Germany 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Soft yellow color with orange / ceramic hues shining through the matte glaze. Fabricated by BAY, West-Germany 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Painted Molaroni Ceramic Vase from the 1940s
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-painted Molaroni ceramic vase, made in the 1940s. The vase has some chips and imperfections, as shown in the photos. More information/images available upon request.
Ø cm 22 Ø c...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Floraline by McCoy Pottery Modernist Yellow Planter, Urn, or Vase, 1968
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage sculptural urn-shaped planter or vase was made by McCoy Pottery as a part of the Floraline series, that was sold exclusively to florists in 1960s. Rich, buttery yellow color...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Frosted Green Glass Bottle Style After Alfredo Barbini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fabulous triangular shaped Satin Green Glass Bottle.
Unmarked. Attributed to Blenko
In the style of Alfredo Barbini Murano.
7.75 h x 5 x 5
Original unrestored vintage.
Refer to imag...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Val Saint Lambert Cut-Crystal Decanter 20th Century, Founded in 1826, Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert cut-crystal decanter, 20th century
looks simply stunning.
Val Saint Lambert is a Belgian crystal glassware manufacturer, founded in 1826 and based in Seraing. It ...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Large Handcrafted Raku Pottery Vase with Crackle Glaze and Artist Signature
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exceptional handcrafted Raku pottery vase features a mesmerizing crackle glaze that forms an intricate web of fine black fissures across its subtly shaded surface. The vase boas...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Barovier Vase in Blue Murano Glass with Gold Inclusions and Clear Side Fins
By Barovier
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1950s blue Murano glass vase has a flared body with contrasting decorative side fins and is attributed to Barovier. Base and sides are made of clear glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Original Sommerso Murano glass Vase by Pagnin & Bon, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original Murano glass vase by Pagnin & Bon made in Italy in the 1960s.
Pagnin & Bon was an Italian glassmaking company known for producing stunning Murano glass pieces during the mid...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Paris Vanity Four Miniature Glass Perfume Bottles
By Givenchy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Paris Vintage Vanity Miniature Glass Perfume Bottles
Set of four Vintage Vanity Glass Perfume Bottles
Includes Oscar de la Renta Givenchy Lancome Paris
Tallest 2.75, Smallest 1.75
P...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Vintage Rattan and Ceramics Organic Modern Vase with Handles
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual vintage vase was decorated by hand-weaving rattan in combination of pattens over a red clay pottery vase. Complex weave was used to add intricate detailing and textural rich...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Rattan
Willy Guhl Pair of Troughs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
As of the mid-20th century, the work of Willy Guhl was a revolutionary feat of industry and design with a distinct style that transcends decades. True to form and function, Guhl work...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Composition
Round Venini Vase Murano Glass 1985 Multi-Color Italian Design
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Venini vase Murano glass 1985 multi-color Italian design.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s by Giotto Stoppino for Brambilla Italian Design Ceramic White Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
"Aster" series
White pottery vase
"Brambilla" mark impressed
Excellent condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Midcentury Lucite and Wicker Vase Centerpiece Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing handkerchief vase / centerpiece / bowl in lucite and wicker in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any modern ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Seguso Murano Blue Sommerso Pulled Art Glass Vase, 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Sommerso blue and clear Italian art glass vase on Sterling Silver base. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1950s.
This eye-catching and colorful pulled centerpiece vase stands u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Design Imiation Wood Ceramic Pitcher Brown and White circa 1970
By Pol Chambost
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Pol Chambost
Original vintage ceramic pitcher wiht brown and white ceramic glazes colors
Imitation wood ceramic pitcher realised circa 1950
Perfect condition...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage ceramic vase, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage ceramic vase made in Italy in the 1974.
Mid-century vase has an original signature.
The ceramic vase is in very good vintage condition, with no damage.
Dimensions:
Width: 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of vases by Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1960s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A lovely pair of Mid-century modern vintage vases in a fantastic pale grey and deep indigo blue colors made by the talented and well-known artist Göran Andersson for Upsala Ekeby in ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Rivier, Tall Midcentury Ceramic Vase with Lid, France, circa 1950
By Jean Rivier
Located in New York, NY
The shape of this remarkable Rivier vase has a beautiful asymmetry which is mirrored by the abstract human forms depicted on all sides, as the blac...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Scheurich Keramik, Rörstrand, Bitossi, and Venini. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $44 and tops out at $114,459 while the average work can sell for $803.